Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1005 - 82: Sacred Region, Mount Evil King

Qingyun Academy, where clouds billow and rosy glows of dawn splash, houses spiritual mountains, lofty pavilions, clustered palaces, cascading waterfalls, and mystical creatures. Certain peaks and spiritual sites even shimmer with fairy mist and morning light, dazzling beyond compare—a sight that clearly marks it as no ordinary place.

The Spirit Treasure Pavilion, one of the most crucial locales within Qingyun Academy, holds various treasures left from previous eras, including those from the last great era of the Azure Cloud Sky, all stored within its walls.

At this moment, as Gu Chen looked in the direction of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, his heart pounded violently, his breathing quickened.

He had a premonition that the second fragment of the jade was definitely within the Spirit Treasure Pavilion of Qingyun Academy!

This discovery exhilarated him immensely.

Since obtaining the first jade fragment from the Extreme Ice Island less than a year ago, even Gu Chen himself hadn't expected he would find the second fragment so quickly.

"If only I could obtain it directly," Gu Chen thought, his heartbeat speeding up. He restrained his excitement, careful not to make any rash moves.

After all, this was Qingyun Academy, replete with Great Powers and towering figures, and the Academy's Dean was even a supreme powerhouse.

Trying to forcibly take the jade fragment from the Spirit Treasure Pavilion would be nothing short of a fool's dream, or rather, a suicidal act.

Not to mention, the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, being one of the most important places in Qingyun Academy, was protected by a powerful formation. Without permission, even a heavenly Great Power would find it difficult to forcefully enter.

Indeed, there had been no cases of theft reported at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion over the years, and Gu Chen certainly didn't believe his modest cultivation could prove successful.

"What's wrong?"

At this time, seeing Gu Chen staring in the direction of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, somewhat lost in thought, teaching assistant Yu Xi couldn't help but ask.

"Nothing," Gu Chen replied, quickly collecting himself and shaking his head.

Yu Xi smiled slightly, saying, "The Spirit Treasure Pavilion houses the historical treasures of Qingyun Academy. As long as one makes a significant contribution to the academy, or pays a sufficient price, they can exchange for corresponding items, or rather, treasures, from the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. In this respect, the academy is quite liberal."

Gu Chen nodded slightly but said nothing.

He certainly understood the principle of equivalent exchange, but this was part of the strongest heritage of all ages, or one fourth of it. Even the Ice Emperor from the last great era coveted it. Its value simply couldn't be measured.

Going through his belongings, other than the first fragment of jade, Gu Chen owned nothing that could match its worth.

"Perhaps, Qingyun Academy does not truly understand its use," suddenly, this thought crossed Gu Chen's mind.

After all, according to previous records, the people of Azure Cloud Sky had not discovered the real purpose of the jade fragment.

The reason Gu Chen knew about it was because the Ice Emperor had informed him. It was understandable that those at Qingyun Academy did not know.

"If that's the case, my chances of acquiring it might greatly increase," Gu Chen contemplated.

If Qingyun Academy knew the value of the jade fragment, as long as they were sensible, it would be basically impossible for them to hand it over to him.

Moreover, if such a situation arose, Gu Chen would not be able to openly ask for it. The moment he did, Qingyun Academy would become suspicious whether he knew something.

However, if the true purpose of the jade fragment remained unknown, then Gu Chen wouldn't have anything to worry about and could seek to exchange for it.

"No need to rush this matter; I've just arrived at Qingyun Academy and there's plenty of time," Gu Chen thought, taking one last glance at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion before withdrawing his gaze.

Some things can't be rushed. Going to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion immediately upon arriving at Qingyun Academy would be too conspicuous and might invite suspicion.

After all, those heavenly Great Powers and even the Academy's Dean, who had lived through lengthy epochs, were extremely astute.

Since he intended to exchange for the jade fragment, Gu Chen would definitely proceed discreetly, especially now that he was still new to Qingyun Academy and many things were unclear; it was better not to act rashly.

Following that, under the guidance of Yu Xi and other teaching assistants, Gu Chen and his group traveled to a palace district.

"This is where you will be residing, you may choose freely," Yu Xi and the others said.

The palace district spread out before them was as vast as a city, amply sufficient for their entire cohort to reside in.

After all, Qingyun Academy was formed from fragments of the Azure Cloud Sky refined into a miniature world, not smaller than Zhongzhou and possibly even larger, easily housing thousands of people.

Subsequently, Gu Chen chose a palace to be his residence within Qingyun Academy.

For the time being, he had settled down, likely to stay for quite a lengthy period, possibly counted in years.

Once Gu Chen and others had settled, Yu Xi and the other teaching assistants left.

After a day of assessments and acquainting themselves with Qingyun Academy, night had completely fallen, and many who had passed the assessments were exhausted and chose to rest in their residences.

Just as Gu Chen returned to the palace he had chosen, a knock sounded unexpectedly, catching him off guard.

The gate swung wide open, and a figure of a woman with a visage as lovely as the moon stood at the doorstep, her form graceful and polite. Fluttering her large eyes upon seeing Gu Chen appear, she stretched forth her smooth, white hands, bearing an invitation.

"Young Master Gu, one hour from now, my princess requests your presence," the woman sweetly said.